research-harness

Manage research projects with nullius for state and reproducibility checks.

14|6|Updated Feb 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fkguo/nullius --skill research-harness-fkguo
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Skill: research-harness
Source: https://github.com/fkguo/nullius/tree/main/skills/research-harness
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fkguo/nullius --skill research-harness-fkguo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires nullius, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive framework for managing research projects, integrating with nullius for state management, and ensuring reproducibility and reliability of results.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project Management: Manage research projects with nullius, including state, execution, verification, and approval.
  • Reproducibility Checks: Perform independent reproduction checks to ensure results are reliable and reproducible.
  • Literature Research: Facilitate literature research using nullius providers like arXiv, INSPIRE, and OpenAlex.
  • Use Case: A researcher working on a high-energy physics project can use this Skill to manage their workflow, including handling long-running computations, ensuring reproducibility of results, and integrating literature references into their work.

Quick Start

Initialize the Skill within your research project directory and run the following command to check the status of the project:

nullius status --json

Frequently Asked Questions about research-harness

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I manage reproducible research workflows with long-running computations?

Reproducible research workflows are managed by integrating with nullius for state management, computation execution, and independent reproduction checks to ensure results remain reliable. It handles complex tasks requiring long-running computations and verification.

Do I need nullius to use this research project management framework?

Yes, nullius is required to manage project state, execution, verification, and approval. This framework integrates directly with nullius to handle state management and perform reproducibility checks for complex research tasks.

How do I check the status of a research project using nullius?

To check research project status, initialize the framework within your project directory and run the command `nullius status --json`. This queries the nullius state management system to return the current workflow and execution state.

Can I integrate literature research from arXiv and INSPIRE into my project management workflow?

Yes, literature research is facilitated through nullius providers like arXiv, INSPIRE, and OpenAlex. This allows you to integrate literature references directly into your research workflow alongside reproducibility checks and state management.

What is the best way to ensure research reproducibility for high-energy physics projects?

The best way to ensure research reproducibility is using a framework that applies independent reproduction checks and nullius state management. This handles long-running computations and integrates literature references, ensuring results are reliable and verifiable.